1984 Nissan Santana vs. 1991 Opel Calibra

To start off, 1991 Opel Calibra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Opel Calibra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Opel Calibra (201 HP) has 134 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Opel Calibra weights approximately 333 kg more than 1984 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1991 Opel Calibra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Nissan Santana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Opel Calibra will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1991 Opel Calibra (280 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana.

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